An Academic Odyssey
An Academic Odyssey is your guide to understanding and demystifying the path to a doctorate in the humanities. Join first-generation student, Olivia Ojeda, on her journey through the intricate process of applying for a PhD in the humanities, as she and her mentor, Chuck Robinson, interview scholars from various disciplines to uncover the challenges and opportunities and explore the nuances of advanced graduate study. Gain valuable insights, critiques, and inspiring stories as Olivia navigates the complex world of academia, shedding light on the availability and accessibility of pursuing a PhD in the humanities.
An Academic Odyssey
Martin Tracey: How Undergrad Matters and the Changing Landscape of Graduate Studies
Benedictine University's Dr. Martin Tracey gives subtle and ultimately optimistic insight into the pressures and pleasures of graduate study in the humanities. Our discussion covers topics such as the importance of one's BA program and experiences, mentoring relationships, and the affordances of today's increasing digital and online university system. Tracey is particularly insightful on the mindset proper to transitioning from BA to graduate school and from a finished graduate degree to whatever is next.